Asked by jkj
x+ y= 24
3.50x + 5.00y = 97.50
Solve the system of equations. How many 10 oz. boxes were sold?
6
9
12
15
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Let x be the number of 10‑oz boxes and y be the other boxes.
x + y = 24
3.50x + 5.00y = 97.50
Multiply the first by 3.50: 3.50x + 3.50y = 84. Subtract from the second:
1.50y = 13.50 → y = 9, so x = 24 − 9 = 15.
Answer: 15.
x + y = 24
3.50x + 5.00y = 97.50
Multiply the first by 3.50: 3.50x + 3.50y = 84. Subtract from the second:
1.50y = 13.50 → y = 9, so x = 24 − 9 = 15.
Answer: 15.
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